Audrey Hepburn

From the moment she appeared on the American silver screen as a runaway princess in Roman Holiday Audrey Hepburn was beloved by critics and audiences alike. From her childhood activism in the Dutch resistance movement during World War II to her extensive film career her charity work for UNICEF and her roles as a wife mother and fashion icon Audrey Hepburn''s place in American cultural history is brought to life for a new generation of readers. Featuring illustrations a timeline of events a selected bibliography and an appendix of Hepburn''s film stage and TV appearances this volume will appeal to students of American studies American history film and popular culture.A graceful and diminutive presence onscreen Hepburn breathed life into some of the most iconic film roles in Hollywood history. To study her life is to study American fashion and culture especially classic films of the 50s 60s and 70s. Her story also illuminates the experience of everyday people living in Europe during World War II and the possibilities of modern-day activism as exemplified in her work for UNICEF in the 80s and early 90s. From her childhood activism in the Dutch resistance movement during World War II to her extensive film career her charity work for UNICEF.With entertaining flair this engaging biography explores the life and work of one of the most beloved actresses ever to grace the stage and screen. Readers will explore the German occupation of her hometown during World War II and her anti-Nazi resistance activities her early stage roles and her discovery by French novelist Colette who cast her in the stage production of Gigi her status as fashion icon and a behind-the-scenes look into the casting and filming of some of her most well-known films including Breakfast at Tiffany''s Sabrina and My Fair Lady.